South Tacoma Way

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South Tacoma Way

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Күн бұрын

It began as prairie land and swiftly developed into a booming train and automotive industry. Houses, churches, local business rushed in and the long strip we know now as South Tacoma Way developed as a major part of Tacoma's history. Join us for this FREE virtual tour, brought to you by the City of Tacoma's Historic Preservation Office. We will look at the historic buildings that remain and how they have contributed to the legacy of Tacoma.

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@roknrolbilly Жыл бұрын

tacoma is my home! thank you chris....our wizard of washington.. we love ya!!!!

@susanfuller9942 11 күн бұрын

Chris, I found you about a week ago, and in my spare time I'm hooked! I live in Poulsbo, and have lived here 31 years. I love history and you fill the bill for me. Thanks you so much for your knowledge and enthusiasm.

@PrettyGrittyTours 11 күн бұрын

My absolute pleasure. Glad to have you onboard!

@carolharmon4638 6 ай бұрын

My dad used to take to Steves Gay 90s when i was a young teenager. Such good memories. South Tacoma Way was and is part of the fond memories of my young years in the 50s and 60s. Thank you i am glad to see it again.

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

This is the neighborhood I grew up in. Thanks for doing this video. There is a Lot More about my neighborhood.

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

My family is from South Tacoma. When I was a kid in the 1970's, The B&I was the Greatest Place on Earth.😎

@cristymanning-rivero4992 6 ай бұрын

I was born in 77 and my dad used to take me to see Ivan most weekends and then I remember late 80’s they put water slides in - I never went to them But I remember the smell 👃 in there

@autiebell1357 6 ай бұрын

@@cristymanning-rivero4992 Ya, that was the children of the original owner that put in those water slides, caused them to be sued numerous times and really led to the downfall of the place. Old Man Irwin, the original owner was a marketing genius. Too much to type here, but I even took my first Helicopter ride from the B&I Parking lot for $5 Dollars when I was about 7. Just as an example.

@janetwarren 2 ай бұрын

Sure was Ivan was there. 😊That part was interesting but later sad

@DontLookAtMeLookAtPoo Жыл бұрын

My father’s cousin was Don Wilson, the rhythm guitarist for the Ventures (the best selling instrumental rock group of all time that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). I remember hearing stories about him playing at Bob’s Java Jive when the Ventures were in their infancy.

@westernwashingtonhistory1889 Жыл бұрын

they were the house band there for a time, I am making a documentary right now.

@X-Cactus 21 күн бұрын

What a damn treat your channel is. I just found you and became a quick subscriber. I've lived in Tacoma my whole life, and while I'd love to live in a different environment, Tacoma is a relatively very nice place to live. So I find it hard to think of another place atleast just as good. Anyway, I live very close to South Tacoma Way, so to see these familiar sights and to know more backstory on them has been very awesome. I also love your ghost stories, as I have been a paranormal nut since I was a kid. Thanks for all your efforts! 😊

@Powitree1 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, my old stomping grounds - 1965 to around 1973 - alot has changed - I sure miss the old days!

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

We used that old airport, which is located just west of S. Tacoma Way, as a Dragstrip in the 80's.

@jasonbrowning3743 7 ай бұрын

First house on South Oakes here. 1905 Edison neighborhood. We have negatives of our house standing alone with nothing around it. The massive hemlock in the front yard was just a sappling then. We do our best to keep the house beautiful and representative of its histrical structure. Yes its also haunted. White corner house 66th and South Oakes

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

My Father owned the building at 5221 S. Tacoma Way for a few years in the 1970's.

@tse7794 Жыл бұрын

Not all phots were aligned with narration . As the photo was describe it was not on the scree. Love the history keep it coming!

@themerlynn 4 ай бұрын

How about a episode about music venues and bands that came out of tacoma and the south sound?

@PrettyGrittyTours 4 ай бұрын

That’s an excellent suggestion

@seansimons7043 2 жыл бұрын

👌keep’m comin’

@PrettyGrittyTours 2 жыл бұрын

Aye aye!

@westernwashingtonhistory1889 Жыл бұрын

The shops were there for the railroad, but the roundhouse was the big thing, so the trains could turn around there. Steves gay 90s was playing on the 1890s, ao they tried to have a 1890s saloon feel.

@karenbrunton6529 2 жыл бұрын

We would have liked to see and hear about the vintage auto dealers on S. Tacoma Way.

@PrettyGrittyTours 2 жыл бұрын

As you wish! I’m on it.

@anyone150 2 жыл бұрын

The Hallock Bldg on 5402 hosted the McKee Motor Co when it first opened in 1927. It became Safeway by 1930-1934 and later Totem Grocery by 1940. The upstairs had a separate entry at 5402 1/2 and it served as a dentist's offihouse. DR Paul Hallock and later served as a hotel or boarding house.

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

The Golden Dragon Has some Real History.

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

The Cloud 9.👍

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

That Railyard is located at s. 56th and Washington.

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

The Oasis.👍

@cristymanning-rivero4992 6 ай бұрын

My grandparents and then my uncle owned South Tacoma cleaners - It was there On 56th and south Tacoma way for Decades - It a salon now but I have a cool picture from The 50’s of a delivery truck with the company name painted on the sides Super cool pic- let me know if you want a copy for your tours and info

@cristymanning-rivero4992 6 ай бұрын

The building is the same and there are apartments upstairs that my uncle Used to manage. My dad owned 25th street cleaners In the north end on proctor- It became proctor dry cleaners and he owned it for over 50 yrs- corner of 25th and proctor- it’s Been town down and is the cactus restaurant and condos above It. I have pictures from The 50’s- 60’s from that corner too if you’re interesting

@user-bv2oo9nh3q Ай бұрын

The I-5 is when I need to go to work old. 99 is for the weekends when I want to do things enjoyable and shop local or at least back in the '90s it was. Do they still do the swap meet out out at Midway?❤ seattlerockrrgrrrl

@autiebell1357 8 ай бұрын

I remember the chimpanzees at Bob's Java Jive. It was a good place to have a good time in the 80's on a budget.

@ahobbit56 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Tacoma in 1973, wasn’t the store that had the gorilla Ivan on south Tacoma way ?

@PrettyGrittyTours 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! B & I. That needs its own tour.

@dorothyvannote6861 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your tours and information about a place that I have so many memories from my childhood. Although I lived in Richland most of that time, my grandmother lived on South Tacoma Way across the street and up a few houses up from the Roller Rama. My brother and I spent a lot of time there. The B&I arcade was where we would hang out in the 50’s early 60’s. The carousel was the main attraction along with the different dime rides. Ivan was housed there as was a chicken. Ivan’s life can only be described as cruel and deplorable. It exemplifies human greed and to the extent people will tolerate for their own entertainment. His life was a sad and painful existence. 🦍😢 Dining at Steve’s Gay 90’s, Busch’s and The Top of the Ocean were always fun.